INL is offering a grant to enhance public defense services in Kano, Nigeria by creating a state-level Public Defender’s Office. This initiative aims to improve the support for the indigent population, leading to a decline in pre-trial detentions. The ultimate goal is for the Kano State government to take on the responsibility of running and funding the new public defense office, with support from the Nigerian Bar Association, Kano Branch. Deadline for applications is August 19, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 285255
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | INL-16-GR-0042-AMENIGERIA-KANOSTATE-0621 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishing a Kano State-Level Public Defenders Service |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.703 — Criminal Justice Systems |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 19, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 19, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 18, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement |
| Description: | INL is seeking applications to expand the capabilities of the public defense services in Kano, Nigeria by establishing a state-level Public Defender’s Office that responds efficiently to the needs of the indigent and results in a reduction in the number of pre-trial detainees. Following successful completion of this program, it is envisioned that the Kano State government would fully take over administering, managing, and financing the newly established public defense office with assistance from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Kano Branch. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cheryl Price
Grants Management Specialist Email:PriceCH@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 285255 Full Announcement-NOFO -> 4. Logic Model (SAMPLE).pdf
Folder 285255 Full Announcement-NOFO -> 5. M&E Plan (SAMPLE).pdf
Folder 285255 Full Announcement-NOFO -> NOFO Kano Public Defenders – Final.pdf
Folder 285255 Full Announcement-NOFO -> 2. Sample Budget Narrative (1).pdf
Folder 285255 Full Announcement-NOFO -> 3. INL Risk Assessment Form.pdf
Folder 285255 Full Announcement-NOFO -> 1. Budget (SAMPLE).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Cheryl Price Grants Management Specialist Email: PriceCH@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.703 | PKG00224815 | Jun 21, 2016 | Aug 19, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
285255 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
285255 Budget-1.1.pdf
285255 Project-1.1.pdf
285255 SF424A-1.0.pdf
285255 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
285255 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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